The Friday Handful – 11/2/12

November 2, 2012 By Joe| Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend, or sometimes, a bit earlier. Might not be some massive once a year event, but still worth a look. Those are what make up these handfuls. Expect these things when necessary. Five of the better sales, one for each finger, are below. Included are a few picks worth pointing out..

Private? Hardly. They did send out some classy/simple mailers that arrived in a few of our mailboxes a week or so ago. But it’s all over the website as of right now. Even the extra 15% off code FALLSALE12. No matter, there’s still plenty to poke around and look at, and the new version of their leather moto gloves are now down to a reasonable fifty bucks. If they fit anything like the model from last year, prepare for a tight fit. Size up if you’re worried.

Remember, the purchase has to be more than $100 for the 25% off code MENto apply. So anyone want to channel their inner red-carpet Daniel Craig with theBar III shawl collar evening jacket? Doesn’t appear to be any matching pants out there. And beware the lapels on both of these jackets. Each has awfully thin lapels. But $190 is pretty darn good for a Bar III suit. They’re fused, but it’s the Macy’s house brand that fits the trimmest and has less shoulder padding than Alfani RED or Hilfiger. NOTE: Looks like the Navy Dinner Jacket might not get the extra 25% off? Try the code ELECT for 15% off on that one to drop it to $127 if “MEN” won’t work (*cough* WHO CAN IT BEEEE NOW)

CountyComm.com: Maratac Pilot back in stock?

Heads up: The note on CountyComm.com said: “Out of Stock (Check Back Nov. 2nd Noon)”. One of the pics says NOON PST, 3pm ET. Last time these were available they went fast, and there still seemed to be some interest. The mid-sized is still out of stock/production, and the note over there says to check back in late November.

$250 is no small chunk of change. But this one is right over the tipping point, so worth consideration if you’re in the market for a modern looking leather brief. Light grey, which some will think is too feminine, but others won’t mind in the least. Alreadyon sale and with the discount might become “final” sale. Code FALL50 expires Sunday.

Banana Republic: 30% off purchses of $150+ w/ BRXTRAHOUR

Proof that US based retailers will use ANY excuse to throw a sale. This one is all about Daylight Saving Time coming to an end (Sunday early morning at 2am… the bars in some states are excited). All men’s suits are excluded plus the regular other exclusions. So that stinks. But 30% off is solid, and if you’re looking to get a trench, their classic belted trench drops to $157.50 and ships free. The black option is already on sale, and that goes down to $139.99 post code. Code expires 11/4.

Medium fit me in the shoulders and chest great. One way to get a really tailored look is to tie the belt in the back. Brings the sides in just enough and it’s a good place to store that belt if you don’t like wrapping it around front all the time.

Leathers should match each other. Leathers and knits or textiles, however, don’t have to match as long as there is a bit of contrast between them. So, for example, you can wear a black wool overcoat with brown belt, brown shoes, and brown gloves. Perfectly acceptable. Just like how you can wear a watch with a black dial and a brown strap. Because the dial ain’t leather.

Thanks to a bonus, I splurged on the brown Mill Leather Davis Brief a few months ago. It’s easily the best brief I’ve ever owned, and you will not be disappointed shelling out the $200 for the grey one above.

Maybe. Maybe not. Often, tuxes in this price range will be 100% wool except for the lapels being poly in order to get that sheen. I’m not saying you’re right or wrong. The description is just not clear-cut enough to say what it really means. All we know is that there is some wool and some poly.

with a black top coat, wearing a lighter brown leather gloves are nice. I do that almost all the time, it looks great! However, if you plan on wearing/buying dark chesnut hue brown then dont do it unless you have a navy/gray jacket. but there should be other browns too like your oxfords or boots…khakis are a stretch. good luck!

Picked up the trench in store yesterday for $139 minus 30%, made my night! Also, I just finished with my stafford boots, black polish is the way to go with those things. Damn good boots for 60 dollars.